In this episode, The Allied Angle sits down with Rick Hughes, Senior Vice President, Program Division, from Equity Protection Powered by NFP to explore the latest trends and growth opportunities in home equity lending. Rick discusses how flexible underwriting, embedded loss protection, and member-friendly pricing empower lenders to expand responsibly, attract new borrowers, and demonstrate sound risk controls to regulators.
Learn more about Equity Protection at equityprotectioninsurance.com
This podcast is sponsored by Equity Protection Powered by NFP
0:36 – Meet Rick Hughes from NFP.
3:40 – Trends in equity lending: What’s resonating with today’s borrowers?
6:19 – Why underwriting flexibility is key to scaling lending programs responsibly.
9:02 – How NFP’s Equity Protection Program builds deeper member loyalty.
10:32 – Equity protection as a tool for stronger risk management.
11:45 – Innovations shaping the future of home equity lending (next 12–24 months).
13:36 – Key advice for lenders exploring equity protection programs.
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